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Government Docs Reveal New Details About Tesla and Waymo Robotaxis’ Human Babysitters
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (317+ words) But this month, in government documents submitted by Alphabet subsidiary Waymo and electric-auto maker Tesla, the companies have revealed more details about the people and programs that help the vehicles when their software gets confused. In other words: If you…...
Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (140+ words) As electric vehicles have gone mainstream, buyers are facing a smorgasbord of options, and Tesla'once untouchable'is no longer the dominant force. Last year was a tough one for Elon Musk's auto brand: Sales efforts faltered, and the company lost its…...
Waymo Asks the DC Public to Pressure Their City Officials
1+ week, 1+ day ago (267+ words) Waymo needs some help, according to an email message the self-driving developer sent to residents of Washington, DC, on Thursday. But Waymo's efforts to sway officials have stalled, so the company is now asking residents to apply some pressure. "We…...
Ferrari’s New Jony Ive–Designed EV Is Swathed in Glass and Aluminum
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1464+ words) Despite Ferrari dramatically scaling back its EV plans at the end of 2025, it's no exaggeration to say that the reveal of the Italian automaker's first full electric car is going to be the automotive event of 2026. While the exterior is…...
Waymo Hits a Rough Patch In Washington, DC
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (364+ words) Waymo, the Alphabet subsidiary that develops self-driving vehicle tech, has picked up speed. The company now operates robotaxis in six cities and has announced plans to launch in a dozen others this year. It just raised $16 billion in a new…...
‘Uncanny Valley’: Tech Elites in the Epstein Files, Musk’s Mega Merger, and a Crypto Scam Compound
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (1821+ words) This week, Uncanny Valley hosts Brian Barrett and Leah Feiger dive into the key tech industry figures who show up in the final batch of the Epstein files. Then, they discuss SpaceX and xAI's blockbuster merger, and what it says…...
New Data Shows Robotaxis Competing on Price—and Speed
3+ week, 3+ day ago (446+ words) For months, the new and futuristic "robotaxi" services felt like a novelty. Tourists gawked and climbed in for joy rides, but Waymo tended to be slower and more expensive than the human-driven alternatives. Now new data and analysis from the…...
Elon Musk Sure Made Lots of Predictions at Davos
4+ week, 1+ day ago (551+ words) Elon Musk, the richest man on earth, is very good at making money. His track record of predicting the future is less stellar. Still, when one's companies have their hands in so many industries'autos and robotics (Tesla), space travel and…...
Volvo’s Electric EX60 SUV Has a 400-Mile Range—and Rethinks the Humble Seat Belt
4+ week, 2+ day ago (378+ words) Alongside the chosen few in WIRED's breakdown of the most anticipated EVs coming this year, the arrival of the Volvo EX60 has also been eagerly awaited. This mainly because of the impressive stats surrounding the car; the headline claim is a…...
The 16 Best EVs Coming in 2026
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (476+ words) We're expecting fresh electrics from Rivian, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, and newcomer Slate, among others. Here are the EVs arriving this year that we're most excited about. Most significantly, BYD has overtaken Telsa in EV sales, while the rest of China's…...